[Remote] Sr. Software Engineering Manager, Credit & Lending

Note The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Altruist is transforming the wealth management industry by building an AI platform for wealth professionals. They are seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead their Lending team, collaborating with cross-functional leaders to deliver a new product and drive continuous improvement in engineering processes. Responsibilities Collaborate with product management and design teams to understand business needs, growth objectives, and market dynamics Create a culture of innovation and technical excellence, encouraging experimentation and exploring new opportunities for company growth Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, automation, tools, and methodologies to enhance operational efficiency and quality Provide strong leadership to the engineering team, enabling a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement Set clear goals, expectations, and performance metrics for the engineering teams, holding individuals accountable for their deliverables Skills 3+ years of experience working as Software Engineering Manager within a high performing Engineering organization 8+ years of experience in software development and delivery owning a highly visible and large technical scope and an in-depth knowledge of software architectures Experience in building and managing large scale software applications in a fast-paced, high-growth environment Ideally looking for a B.A. / B.S. degree in relevant fields such as Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field You're technologically savvy and can easily get up to speed on modern tech stacks (we use Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, AWS, Postgres, Kafka, Kubernetes) The pride you put into every aspect of your work is unparalleled and undeniable Intentional dialogue is a superpower. You listen as well as you share your perspective with others We're inspired by your unwavering determination to achieve success, no matter the adversity you face along the way Your confidence is brilliant, yet ego-less. You possess a strong knowledge base, the ability to discover the unknown, and are open to differing perspectives Identifying the problem is simply not enough. You're instinctually creative with your approach in finding solutions to roadblocks Experience designing platforms in the Fintech, banking, or trading domain Experience working with complex data and creating data visualizations Company Overview Altruist is a modern custodian that offers a digital investment platform for financial advisors to manage their clients' investments. It was founded in 2018, and is headquartered in Culver City, California, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https//altruist.com. Company H1B Sponsorship Altruist has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2026, 26 in 2025, 17 in 2024, 9 in 2023, 20 in 2022, 6 in 2021, 4 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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